50 Parallels between Moses and Jesus

11. Moses was a shepherd of God's people Ps.77:20.

Jesus called Himself the "good shepherd" who came to lay down His life for the
sheep. Jn.10:11-16.

12. Moses began his ministry in a supernatural way - A bush burned with fire,
but was not consumed, and God spoke from the midst of the bush Ex.3:2-4.

Jesus began His ministry in a supernatural way - A dove descended on Him and a
voice from Heaven said, "This is My beloved Son,in whom I am well pleased
Mt.3:16-17.

13. God sent Moses to deliver His people because He knew their sorrows. Ex. 3:7

God sent Jesus to deliver His people because He knew their enslaved,
brokenhearted state Lk. 4:18.

14. Moses "came down" to deliver His people Ex.3:8 and to "bring them up to the
Promised Land."

Jesus came down from heaven to deliver His people and to bring them up to
heaven one day Phil.2:7-8.

15. Moses was very humble, saying "Who am I?" Ex3:11. He was called "very meek"
in Num. 12:3.

Jesus was "meek and lowly" calling all to find rest for their souls in Him
Matt.11:28-30.

16. Moses performed many public miracles following God's direction. Ex.4:4-9.

Jesus performed many public miracles following God's direction.
Jn. 5: 19-20.

17. The reason behind Moses' liberation ofthe Hebrews was for them to serve God.
Ex.9:1.

The reason behind Jesus' liberation of mankind is for us to serve God
Heb. 9:14,12:28.

18. Moses delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian bondages through Blood
Ex.12:13,23. Lambs without blemish were slain. Their blood protected Hebrew
homes from death.

Jesus delivered all mankind from the bondage of sin through Blood - His
Blood,shed on the cross as The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world. Jn. 1:29,Heb. 9:11-15.

19. Moses instructed Israel to remember the Lord's deliverance Ex.12:25-27 via
a covenant meal (Passover).

Jesus instructed His disciples to remember His deliverance from the sin via
a covenant meal (Passover, the "Lord's Supper) Lk.22:14-20.

20. Moses gave the Israelites sweet, "living water" to drink Ex. 16:25.

Jesus promised living water to all who believe in Him Jn.7:38.

50 Parallels between Moses and Jesus

1. Moses a Jew was born when Egyptians (gentiles) ruled the people of Israel EX.1:8-10

Jesus a Jew was born when Romans (gentiles) ruled the people of Israel Lk. 2:1-5

2. Pharaoh,an evil ruler, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be killed by
casting them into the river Ex1:23

Herod,an evil ruler, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be put to death
Mt. 2:16

3. Moses was hidden in Egypt 3 months to keep him alive Ex 2:2

Jesus was also hidden in Egypt to keep him alive Mt. 2:13

4. Moses' mother put him in the river in a BASKET Ex.2:3

Jesus' mother put him in a MANGER (feeding trough) Lk. 2:7

5. Moses means drawn out of water Ex2:10. Drawing out of water is a picture of
salvation Is.12:3. Moses was Israel's way of salvation

Jesus' name in Hebrew is Yeshua which means salvation

6. The favor of God was upon Moses,even as an infant. Pharaoh's daughter took him
out of the river and he became a prince of Egypt. Ex 2:5

The favor of God was upon Jesus. Wise men worshipped Him and presented gifts to
to Him. Matt 2:11

7. Moses was brought up by a man who was not his natural father. Ex 2:9-10

Jesus was brought up by a man who was his stepfather, Joseph Lk. 2:33.

8. Moses, when grown, saw the burdens of his brethern and had compassion on them
Ex.2:11

Jesus saw His people as sheep without a shepherd and had compassion on them
Mk. 6:34

9. Moses at a well, was kind to the daughters of the priest of Midian and watered
their their flock (not the usual custom) Ex.2:17

Jesus at a well, was kind to a Samaritan woman and offered her water (not the
usual custom. John 4:9-11

10.Moses was in exile in a foreign land until the king of Egypt died. Ex 2:23

Jesus was in exile in a foreign land until King Herod died Mt. 2:19-20.